Forms of Rosacea Treatment

In most cases, once a diagnosis of Rosacea has been made a dermatologist will prescribed a combination of oral antibiotics and the use of antibiotic gel as initial treatment. The oral antibiotics will bring the condition under control (reducing redness and the formation of papules and pustules), then the topical treatments will be used to keep the symptoms under control. In all cases the dermatologist should help to determine the relevant lifestyle factors which may need modification to keep flushing/blushing from occurring.

Recommendations from About Rosacea.com:

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Metrogel
Noritate
Rozex (N.Z)
Rosacea-Ltd III™
Accutane
Roaccutane

Skin Care Product Recommendations

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Benzoyl Peroxide and Rosacea

Benzoyl peroxide while perscribed for acne, is upon occasion also prescribed for the treatment of rosacea. Using benzoyl peroxide for rosacea can in some cases result in more facial reedness. The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this product. Other medical problems, especially: dermatitis, seborrheic or eczema or red or raw skin, including sunburned skin can also be adversely affected by the use of benzoyl peroxide.

It is very important that you use this medicine only as directed. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than recommended on the label, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. To do so may cause irritation of the skin.

Do not use this medicine in or around the eyes or lips, or inside the nose, or on sensitive areas of the neck. Spread the medicine away from these areas when applying. If the medicine gets on these areas, wash with water at once.

Do not apply this medicine to windburned or sunburned skin or on open wounds, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

During the first 3 weeks you are using benzoyl peroxide, your skin may become irritated. Also, your acne may seem to get worse before it gets better. If your skin problem has not improved within 4 to 6 weeks, check with your health care professional.

~many thanks to the International Rosacea Foundation for their contributions to this article.

Treating Rosacea With Rosacea-Ltd

Why or how does Rosacea-Ltd work?

It has a mild anti-inflammatory action due to the zinc oxide.

Rosacea-Ltd also contains sulfur. Sulfur is one of the best tolerated topical anti-acne medications for rosacea skin. It has a much greater action on papules and pustules then the metros. In addition, it is indicated for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis. The disks sulfur concentration of 1.5% is a good starting dose. People usually respond beautifully to 0.5 to 2% sulfur -- without irritation. However, at higher concentrations (like 5-10%), sulfur may actually cause facial vasodilation.

Rosacea-Ltd contains no preseratives. There are no alcohols or preservatives!